York commit training hard to reach U Sports

York welcomes an Ontario commit to their team.

Cameron Hoekstra, a slotback from St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School, is ready to break into the U Sports league after signing with the York Lions.

Courtesy of Cameron Hoekstra.

Currently in college, the product of Barrie, Ontario, has not strayed far from football. ā€œIā€™ve been training hard while attending college and feel more prepared than I have ever been to play at the university level,ā€ he said.

He added that he chose York because there is a change in the culture, it is close to home and they have the program he wants to take. ā€œIā€™ve wanted to go there right after high school,ā€ Hoekstra said. ā€œIt provides all the resources for me to be successful.ā€ He will be taking business administration at York.

When it comes to the coaches, Hoekstra believes that the staff is great. ā€œHead Coach Craney has done a great job at building it from the bottom up and has good changes coming for the program,ā€ he said.

ā€œKamau Peterson is a top-quality coach with plenty of pro experience,ā€ he added. ā€œI feel he can help me reach my full potential and develop me into a quality player and athlete.ā€

Hoekstra started his high school career with the St. Peterā€™s Panthers (GBSSA) before joining the St. Joan of Arc Knights (GBSSA). In the summer he played with the Huronia Stallions (OFC). The 6ā€™3, 185lbs slotback has been playing football for over nine years. He has two GBSSA championships in 2014 and 2015. He was a 2017 all-star in the OFC as well.

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